For Thiago Melo, the transition to Acopiara represents both a challenge and an opportunity
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The scout Thiago Melo, known for his role in attracting young talent to Flamengo's academy, is leaving the Rio club. This week, Melo said goodbye to Flamengo after five years of work and accepted an offer to play for Acopiara, from Ceará.
Thiago Melo played a crucial role at Flamengo, where he worked on detecting and recruiting young promises for the club's youth categories. His experience and clinical eye for identifying talent were fundamental for the development of new players, who will possibly follow in the footsteps of great names who passed through Flamengo's academy.
A NEW CAREER DIRECTION
Now, Thiago Melo is preparing for a new challenge. He was hired by the Belarusian Blockchain group, which manages Acopiara's youth categories. The group is represented in Brazil by Zico, one of Flamengo's greatest legends, who acts as ambassador. At Acopiara, Thiago Melo will take on the position of market analyst for the under-20 team. His mission will be to use his expertise to identify and evaluate young talents, helping to build a solid foundation for the Ceará club.
Thiago Melo's move highlights the growing importance of the youth categories in Brazilian football. Clubs are increasingly investing in young talent, understanding that a strong foundation can be the key to long-term success. The hiring of professionals specialized in scouting, like Melo, demonstrates the commitment to developing players who can stand out on the national and international scene.
Flamengo spares players for the Copa do Brasil semi-final and promotes changes to the team
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This Sunday, Mais Querido will take the field against Athletico for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship with a mixed lineup. Due to the physical exhaustion of some athletes and with the focus on the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil, which will take place in the middle of the week, coach Tite chose to preserve part of the squad. Eight changes will be made compared to the team that played against Peñarol last Thursday, when CRF was eliminated from the Libertadores.
Gabigol, number 99, is one of the confirmed starters for the match. The striker will have a new opportunity as a starter after almost two months, repeating his role as a starter in the game against São Paulo, in August. Matheus Gonçalves, a young man who has stood out in recent matches, is also selected for the offensive sector.
Of the athletes who played against Peñarol, only Rossi, Léo Ortiz, Gerson and Plata will start this Sunday's clash. Important names such as Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique will be on the bench, ready to enter if necessary.
The CRF formation will have: Rossi in goal ; Wesley, David Luiz, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas in defense; Pulgar, Alcaraz, Gerson and Matheus Gonçalves in midfield; with Plata and Gabigol forming the attacking duo.
In addition to Carlinhos' suspension, Expelled in the match against Grêmio, Tite will also be without some important players. Michael, who has already returned to training, will only be available for the game against Corinthians, in midweek. Other absences include Cebolinha, Viña, Pedro and Luiz Araújo.
Flamengo faces Athletico with a mixed team in the 28th round of the Brasileirão
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This Sunday, Mais Querido will take the field against Athletico for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship with a mixed lineup. Due to the physical exhaustion of some athletes and with the focus on the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil, which will take place in the middle of the week, coach Tite chose to preserve part of the squad. Eight changes will be made compared to the team that played against Peñarol last Thursday, when CRF was eliminated from the Libertadores.
In this way, red and black fans who want to watch another Mais Querido match will only have one option. This is because only Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the game between Flamengo and Athletico-PR.
Even though the lineup has not yet been defined, there is a possibility that Tite will again spare half of the athletes in the Brasileirão. However, it is likely that the coach will reduce the number of reserves, unlike the clash against Grêmio, in which 12 athletes were preserved.
Probable Flamengo lineup: Rossi; Varela (Wesley), Fabrício Bruno (David Luiz), Léo Pereira (Cleiton) and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Léo Ortiz (Evertton Araújo), De la Cruz (Pulgar), Arrascaeta (Alcaraz) and Gerson (Lorran); Plata (Matheus Gonçalves) and Bruno Henrique (Gabigol) Coach: Tite.
Probable lineup for Athletico-PR: Mycael; Madson (Léo Godoy), Kaique Rocha, Thiago Heleno and Esquivel; Erick, Christian (Praxedes) and Zapelli; Cuello, Canobbio and Mastriani (Pablo).
The club has been closely following the coach's evolution
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Filipe Luís' work as a coach has been closely followed by fans and the board of Flamengo, who see in the former player a potential future coach for the club's higher categories. His experience as a professional player and the way he transmits this knowledge to young people have been praised, but concrete results are needed to consolidate his image as a promising coach. Qualifying for the Carioca U20 final is seen as a fundamental step in this process.
Boavista, on the other hand, arrives at the clash with less pressure, but willing to surprise. Saquarema's team has already shown its ability by seeking a draw in the first game and promises to make life difficult for Crias do Ninho in Gávea. The strategy should be similar to that used in the first game: defensive compaction and quick attacks. If they manage to hold off Flamengo in the first minutes and remain organized defensively, Boavista can grow in the match and try to exploit any red-black errors to seek classification.
As a result, Flamengo needs extra attention, especially when they have the ball. Avoiding passing errors and maintaining concentration throughout the match will be key points in not giving your opponent chances. Players like Caio Garcia and Rayan Lucas, who command the midfield, will play an essential role in distributing the plays and controlling the pace of the game. In attack, expectations are on Felipe Teresa and Rafael Couto, who need to be more effective to transform opportunities into goals and avoid a decision in the last minutes.
If Flamengomanage to overcome Boavista and guarantee the place in the final, they will face a strong opponent, be it Vasco or Fluminense. Both teams have a tradition in grassroots football and always make life difficult for Rubro-Negro in decisive clashes. Therefore, in addition to focusing on this Thursday's duel, Filipe Luís and his team also need to start planning possible adjustments for the final. Vasco, for example, has a fast attack and a solid defense, while Fluminense is known for its touch of the ball and ability to control the game.
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